Senior Scientist – Biometrics

About the role

The World Agroforestry Centre (ICRAF) is seeking a senior scientist to lead biometrics research that supports forest governance and natural resource management. The role involves providing scientific guidance, supervising research outputs, and building capacity across multiple projects and regions.

Key responsibilities

• Provide scientific guidance ensuring research concepts and methods meet the highest standards.
• Collaborate with theme coordinators and CIFOR leaders to define and implement emerging research activities.
• Write, supervise, and disseminate scientific publications and communications.
• Lead project capacity‑building initiatives and mentor junior scientists and students.
• Represent CIFOR in national, regional, and global forums related to forest governance.
• Develop and maintain partnerships with stakeholders and pursue additional research funding.
• Plan, monitor, and report on research activities, including budgeting and donor reporting.

Required profile

• PhD in a relevant discipline with experience in collaborative natural resource management or social science research.
• Proven record of peer‑reviewed publications and successful fundraising for research proposals.
• Experience managing budgets and multiple projects across countries or continents.
• Fluent spoken and written English; additional international language(s) an advantage.
• Demonstrated ability to work in multicultural, multidisciplinary teams and strong interpersonal communication skills.